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The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator develops, manages, and supervises a diverse student club sports program as well as the UTC Sports Complex within the UTC Campus Recreation Department. The coordinator provides financial and logistical support, mitigates risk, assesses and serves as the on-call professional for all club sports programs and the sports complex. In addition, the coordinator provides oversight for 20 competitive student-led sport clubs with over 400 student athletes and the 25+ acre Sports Complex.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Club Sports Financial and Logistical Management:
- The coordinator assists in the preparation, planning, and projections of their annual budget near $100,000 which includes labor, club team travel, and all other operating expenses.
- Financial management includes income from allocations, fundraising, dues, and other revenue sources. Presents capital requests for review and additional funding.
- Manages club sport logistics including eligibility verification, roster management, travel, and facility scheduling.
- Procures, inventories, and maintains records for all equipment used in the club sports program. Ensures compliance with all university budget and purchasing policies.
Sports Complex Facility & Equipment Management:
- The coordinator also manages the day-to-day operations of the UTC Sports Complex.
- Helps to provide top quality facilities for internal constituents including: athletics, club sports, summer camps, and multiple UTC departments.
- Works with university departments for scheduling, billing, and contracts, staffing, supervision, and other duties related to facility reservations.
- Manages the inventory, rental, inspection, and maintenance of sports equipment at the sports complex.
- Serves on a team of on-site or on-call professionals during operating hours, including nights and weekends.
Club Sports Program Development:
- The coordinator develops effective working relationships with club members, officers, coaches and advisors while assisting them in the administration of individual club activities, compliance with campus, conferences' and governing bodies' policies, and other required processes and paperwork.
- Ensures that clubs remain student-run and student-led organizations.
- Works with the Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community to assist in student organization registration, development and support. Works with the Office of Student Conduct to resolve behavioral and disciplinary issues within club sports.
- Develops leadership training opportunities for students within the club sports program and supports their development and learning.
- Collaborates with constituents in Campus Recreation, other UTC departments, and our local community.
- Actively monitors industry programming trends, seeks and implements new, welcoming and inclusive opportunities/activities.
- Supports team engagement in enrollment and/or recruitment functions. The coordinator assesses student learning outcomes.
Supervision:
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates student staff for club sports and the sports complex.
- Develops and manages coach/instructor agreements and maintains up-to-date certification records. Designs and implements a comprehensive student development program aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of student employees and club leadership.
- Provides students with hands-on leadership opportunities by involving them directly in the management of the club sports program, sports complex, and game day operations.
- Trains student staff in key areas such as conflict resolution, crisis management, communication, risk management, customer service, game day operations, and leadership.
- Plans and facilitates training sessions focused on skill development, transferable work skills, staff empowerment, and fostering an inclusive environment.
- Regularly assesses student learning outcomes and contributes to ongoing departmental training initiatives for student staff.
Safety and Risk Management:
- The coordinator works closely with UTC Police Department, Office of Safety & Risk, and Athletics to ensure that the emergency action plan and the emergency response plan are effective, up-to-date, and thoroughly integrated.
- Provides direct risk management oversight for staffing, training, equipment, facilities, and programs.
- The "on call" professional for all club sports and sports complex needs. Ensures that the required staff maintains all necessary safety certifications including but not limited to CPR, AED, & First Aid, and Narcan.
- Provides regular student in-service trainings to keep certifications up to date and engages in professional development to remain up-to-date regarding liability issues in the sports industry.
- Ensures that all risk management procedures and guidelines are consistently applied to all sports clubs.
- Educates all club sports officers, participants, advisors, and coaches through regular meetings, manuals, and communication. Processes, maintains and archives records including liability waivers, insurance records, maintenance records, etc.
Departmental Contributions:
- The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator works with all UTC Campus Recreation professional staff to advance the department's vision, mission, core values and strategic plan.
- Works to support the overall mission of Campus Recreation, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) and UTC, including active participation in Campus Recreation, campus campaigns, initiatives, and projects.
- Actively works to develop programs that are inclusive and meet the needs of the diverse community of UTC.
- Keeps abreast of current industry trends and standards through NIRSA and sporting associations in order to enhance program implementation. Perform additional duties as assigned to help the advancement of departmental goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2+ years’ experience working for or participating in a university Club Sport program either as an undergraduate student or in a professional capacity.
- CPR/First Aid.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year full-time experience in leadership of a club sport program. 2 years of a graduate assistantship will count as 1 year of full-time experience.
- Experience in event and facilities management.
- Experience managing recreational field spaces.
- Experience using Innosoft Fusion or other facility management software.
LOCATION
- University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN Campus
- This is a fully on-site position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- UT Market Range: MR07
- Anticipated hiring salary: $47,250.
Review of applications will begin on 11/17/26 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
INTRODUCTION
The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator develops, manages, and supervises a diverse student club sports program as well as the UTC Sports Complex within the UTC Campus Recreation Department. The coordinator provides financial and logistical support, mitigates risk, assesses and serves as the on-call professional for all club sports programs and the sports complex. In addition, the coordinator provides oversight for 20 competitive student-led sport clubs with over 400 student athletes and the 25+ acre Sports Complex.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Club Sports Financial and Logistical Management:
- The coordinator assists in the preparation, planning, and projections of their annual budget near $100,000 which includes labor, club team travel, and all other operating expenses.
- Financial management includes income from allocations, fundraising, dues, and other revenue sources. Presents capital requests for review and additional funding.
- Manages club sport logistics including eligibility verification, roster management, travel, and facility scheduling.
- Procures, inventories, and maintains records for all equipment used in the club sports program. Ensures compliance with all university budget and purchasing policies.
Sports Complex Facility & Equipment Management:
- The coordinator also manages the day-to-day operations of the UTC Sports Complex.
- Helps to provide top quality facilities for internal constituents including: athletics, club sports, summer camps, and multiple UTC departments.
- Works with university departments for scheduling, billing, and contracts, staffing, supervision, and other duties related to facility reservations.
- Manages the inventory, rental, inspection, and maintenance of sports equipment at the sports complex.
- Serves on a team of on-site or on-call professionals during operating hours, including nights and weekends.
Club Sports Program Development:
- The coordinator develops effective working relationships with club members, officers, coaches and advisors while assisting them in the administration of individual club activities, compliance with campus, conferences' and governing bodies' policies, and other required processes and paperwork.
- Ensures that clubs remain student-run and student-led organizations.
- Works with the Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community to assist in student organization registration, development and support. Works with the Office of Student Conduct to resolve behavioral and disciplinary issues within club sports.
- Develops leadership training opportunities for students within the club sports program and supports their development and learning.
- Collaborates with constituents in Campus Recreation, other UTC departments, and our local community.
- Actively monitors industry programming trends, seeks and implements new, welcoming and inclusive opportunities/activities.
- Supports team engagement in enrollment and/or recruitment functions. The coordinator assesses student learning outcomes.
Supervision:
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates student staff for club sports and the sports complex.
- Develops and manages coach/instructor agreements and maintains up-to-date certification records. Designs and implements a comprehensive student development program aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of student employees and club leadership.
- Provides students with hands-on leadership opportunities by involving them directly in the management of the club sports program, sports complex, and game day operations.
- Trains student staff in key areas such as conflict resolution, crisis management, communication, risk management, customer service, game day operations, and leadership.
- Plans and facilitates training sessions focused on skill development, transferable work skills, staff empowerment, and fostering an inclusive environment.
- Regularly assesses student learning outcomes and contributes to ongoing departmental training initiatives for student staff.
Safety and Risk Management:
- The coordinator works closely with UTC Police Department, Office of Safety & Risk, and Athletics to ensure that the emergency action plan and the emergency response plan are effective, up-to-date, and thoroughly integrated.
- Provides direct risk management oversight for staffing, training, equipment, facilities, and programs.
- The "on call" professional for all club sports and sports complex needs. Ensures that the required staff maintains all necessary safety certifications including but not limited to CPR, AED, & First Aid, and Narcan.
- Provides regular student in-service trainings to keep certifications up to date and engages in professional development to remain up-to-date regarding liability issues in the sports industry.
- Ensures that all risk management procedures and guidelines are consistently applied to all sports clubs.
- Educates all club sports officers, participants, advisors, and coaches through regular meetings, manuals, and communication. Processes, maintains and archives records including liability waivers, insurance records, maintenance records, etc.
Departmental Contributions:
- The Club Sports & Sports Complex Coordinator works with all UTC Campus Recreation professional staff to advance the department's vision, mission, core values and strategic plan.
- Works to support the overall mission of Campus Recreation, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) and UTC, including active participation in Campus Recreation, campus campaigns, initiatives, and projects.
- Actively works to develop programs that are inclusive and meet the needs of the diverse community of UTC.
- Keeps abreast of current industry trends and standards through NIRSA and sporting associations in order to enhance program implementation. Perform additional duties as assigned to help the advancement of departmental goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2+ years’ experience working for or participating in a university Club Sport program either as an undergraduate student or in a professional capacity.
- CPR/First Aid.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year full-time experience in leadership of a club sport program. 2 years of a graduate assistantship will count as 1 year of full-time experience.
- Experience in event and facilities management.
- Experience managing recreational field spaces.
- Experience using Innosoft Fusion or other facility management software.
LOCATION
- University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN Campus
- This is a fully on-site position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- UT Market Range: MR07
- Anticipated hiring salary: $47,250.
Review of applications will begin on 11/17/26 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Sports Coordinator
Document your specialized credentials before applying
Gather your sports management degree, certifications like those from the National Association of Sports Officials, and evidence of progressive experience. PERM requires your employer to define your role's minimum requirements, so your credentials must align precisely with the job description from day one.
Use O*NET to frame your occupation correctly
O*NET classifies Sports Coordinators under occupation codes that inform the prevailing wage determination. Confirm your day-to-day duties match the listed tasks before your employer files, since a mismatch between your actual role and the PERM job description can trigger a denial.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers with active green card sponsorship history by searching Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. organizations with verified employment-based sponsorship records. Focusing on these employers shortens the gap between offer and I-140 filing rather than educating a reluctant HR department.
Target college athletic departments and professional leagues
Universities and professional sports organizations sponsor green cards more routinely than recreational leagues or municipal parks departments. Institutions with dedicated HR teams familiar with PERM recruitment requirements can run the mandatory advertising steps without delays that stall smaller employers.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. If your offer falls below the DOL-determined prevailing wage for a Sports Coordinator in that metro area, your employer must increase it or the PERM will fail during the wage determination review.
Understand AC21 portability before you change employers mid-process
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm the new Sports Coordinator role is sufficiently similar in duties before switching.
Green Card Sports Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Sports Coordinator roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Sports Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3 as professional or skilled worker roles, requiring a bachelor's degree in sports management, kinesiology, or a related field, or at least two years of documented experience. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate equivalent progressive experience totaling a bachelor's plus five years.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Sports Coordinator?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence rather than temporary status, and it requires the employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, including a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. H-1B visa sponsorship involves an LCA and a cap lottery with no PERM process. Per-country priority date backlogs can also extend the green card timeline significantly for nationals of India and China.
What does the PERM recruitment test require my employer to do for a Sports Coordinator role?
PERM requires your employer to run a government-mandated recruitment campaign, including job advertisements in a Sunday newspaper, an internal job posting, and three additional recruitment steps from a DOL-approved list. The employer must retain documented proof that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected on unlawful grounds before USCIS will accept the I-140 petition built on that certified PERM application.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Sports Coordinator positions?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. organizations with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in sports administration and coordination roles. Focusing your applications on employers with an established PERM filing track record is more efficient than approaching organizations that have never navigated the process, since unfamiliarity with prevailing wage rules and recruitment documentation often causes avoidable delays.
Can I change sports organizations after my green card process has started?
You can change employers without restarting the entire process once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, provided the new position is in the same or a similar occupation under AC21 portability rules. If the original I-140 was approved, you can also ask the new employer to file a new I-140 and retain your existing priority date, avoiding the back of the queue.